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City of Henderson Licensed Mental Health Clinician (Grant-Funded) in Henderson, Kentucky
Licensed Mental Health Clinician (Grant-Funded)
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Licensed Mental Health Clinician (Grant-Funded)
Salary
$80,554.07 - $120,831.11 Annually
Location
Henderson, NV
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
1389MAY24-P-AG
Department
Community Development and Services
Opening Date
04/30/2024
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
Benefits
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Position Overview
This is an open and continuous recruitment which will remain open for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days and close without notice once a sufficient pool of highly qualified candidates has been created.
The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Licensed Mental Health Clinician in the Department of Community Development and Services. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to one (1) year.
These positions will be a part of the Mobile Crisis Intervention Team (MCIT) and will serve an integral role within the Neighborhood Services division of the Community Development and Services Department, specifically supporting the Community Resource and Resiliency Center (CRRC). The CRRC serves as an internal facing hub for community service referrals received primarily from internal city departments as well as established community partners.
Under general supervision, provides crisis intervention and de-escalation, assessment, and clinical intervention in the field; coordinates and manages cases; develops safety plans; acts as a secondary link to support and resources for individuals experiencing a mental health or substance use-related crisis; provides outreach, referrals, and follow-ups for community members affected by behavioral health issues; performs related duties as assigned.
The first review of applications will take place on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
NOTE: This is a grant-funded position. Funding for this position is currently approved through September 30, 2027, and continuation of this position is subject to ongoing grant funding. Upon the expiration of grant funds, employees taking this position will have rights as outlined in the “reduction in force” language in the applicable contract or civil service rules.
PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Incumbent may expect to work independently in the field at varying locations throughout the City of Henderson. Incumbent will be exposed to varying weather conditions and outdoor environments including excessive heat and cold and will be walking and working on slippery and uneven surfaces. Travel between locations will be necessary via City motor vehicle. Air conditioning and heat may not be available via all methods of travel. Incumbent may also expect to encounter and interact with persons who are uncooperative, experiencing crisis, or experiencing homelessness.
IDEAL CANDIDATE:
A candidate well-suited for this position will be flexible with changing circumstances and able to pivot easily between work tasks and situations. The ideal candidate is professional, composed, and skilled with effective interaction with people in crisis. If you are a self-motivated worker, able to work independently, and dedicated to providing premier service in the scope of your duties, please apply today!
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
The salary range for this position is $80,554.07 - $120,831.11 Annually
Salary placement for non-represented positions is based on a comprehensive compensation review and takes into consideration the candidate's qualifications as well as internal equity.
Click here (https://public.powerdms.com/HPD15/tree/documents/1237049) to View the City's Non-Represented Compensation Policy *
- Contingent upon the City’s financial performance and subject to available funding as determined by the City
Work-Life Balance
Four (4)-Day, 38 hour workweek (Monday to Thursday)
Paid Leave and Holidays
Leave and Holidays Policy (https://public.powerdms.com/HPD15/tree/documents/1237057)
Family and Medical Leave and Extended Leave Policy
Comprehensive benefits package* for all full-time, regular non-represented employees including:
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Long Term Disability (LTD)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Policy (https://public.powerdms.com/HPD15/tree/documents/1237064)
Retirement Benefits
Nevada PERS (https://www.mycohbenefits.com/eap-all-employee-benefits/retirement/public-employees-retirement-system) (Public Employees' Retirement System)
Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Account
Deferred Compensation - 457(b) and 401(a) Plans
Voluntary Benefits: Pet Insurance, Auto/Home Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, SSgA Upromise 529 College Savings Plan
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF) through the Federal Government
Tuition and Certification Reimbursement (https://public.powerdms.com/HPD15/tree/documents/1237066) Program, and much more!
*Click here (https://www.mycohbenefits.com/home-hr) to review all City Employee Benefits
Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in counseling, psychology, or social work
Two (2) years of experience in social work, crisis intervention and/or mental health counseling which included experience in assisting the public by facilitating the referral of individuals to the appropriate resources, programs, and/or agencies
Note: An equivalent combination of related education, training, and experience may be considered
Possess and maintain, as a condition of continued employment, one of the following licenses, in good standing with State of Nevada licensure entity, at time of application:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW); or
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT); or
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Possess and maintain a valid Nevada or "border state" driver's license, as defined by NRS 483
Must pass a nationwide fingerprint-based record check, and a wants/warrants check
May be required to complete Security Awareness and National Crime Information Center (NCIC)/Nevada Criminal Justice Information System (NCJIS) certification within six months of hire/transfer and be recertified every two years. Must maintain certifications in NCIC/NCJIS as a condition of continued employment
Must complete multiple assigned job-related trainings and/or certifications within the first year of appointment. Ongoing training is required to maintain knowledge of best practices and resources
Desirable: Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor and/or experience working/serving individuals with substance abuse issues
Health Insurance: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision
Employer paid Long Term Disability - Up to 60% of Base Wage, if approved
Employer paid Term Life Insurance / AD&D - $50,000 or 1X annual salary, whichever is greater
Employee Assistance Program - 6 Free Visits Per Issue Per Year for Employee and Family Members in the Household, and Access to Work/Life Wellness Resources
Medicare – Employee and City each pay 1.45%
Employer paid membership in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
No Social Security tax on employee's wages
Retirement Health Savings (RHS) program
Service based retiree health insurance premium subsidy after 15 years participating in this program
Employer paid Match on Pre-Tax 457(b) contributions
Professional Staff - $1,500 annually
Management Staff - $2,000 annually
Executive Staff - $2,500 annually
Employees may carry over up to 988 hours of PTO each year
From date of hire, new employee are credited with a minimum of 18 days* of PTO. After their first anniversary, employees will begin accruing PTO monthly as follows:
Second year through fifth calendar years of service – 17.42 hours per month
Sixth year through twelfth calendar years of service – 20.59 hours per month
Thirteenth calendar year of service and beyond – 23.75 hours per month
*Actual number of days and hours of PTO granted may vary by position
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
Four (4) workdays of leave, with pay, per occurrence
HOLIDAYS
13 paid holidays per year
Two (2) floating holidays per year (one in first year if hired on or after July 1st)
The ability to bank holidays, up to 152 hours, that fall on an employee’s regularly scheduled day off
Four-day, 9.5-hour workday, 38-hour work week
Four-day, 10-hour workday, 40-hour work week for Police PERS positions
IRC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
IRC 401a Deferred Compensation Plan - new/hire employees only
IRC125 Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) - Medical and Dependent Care
Supplemental Insurance: Cancer/Catastrophic Illness, Accident, Short Term Disability, and Hospital Indemnity
Auto and Home Insurance
529 College Savings Plan
Supplemental Term Life Insurance
Legal Insurance
Pet Insurance
Identity and Credit Protection
PerkSpot Employee Discounts Program
Long Term Care + Life Insurance
NOTE: Benefits subject to change based on future administrative policy changes, changes to any applicable legislation, changes to elements of the City’s voluntary benefits program, and at the discretion of the City Manager or City Council
Revised 03/24